The Mac’s international U18 AAA hockey tournament has been cancelled as COVID-19 risks are considered too concerning to move forward..Organizers said the event was unable to be completely safe, and the tournament couldn’t be effectively isolated.with teams having differing arrival dates..Online citizen opinions differ, some relieved the possible super spreader event was cancelled, while others are very sympathetic to the kids’ disappointment this decision definitely instilled..“This wave of COVIDwill be the worst . Excellent call!” said.John Ready,@ReadyJohndar98 on Twitter..“A complete overreaction and another shot at kids development. Such brutal news,” wrote Brad Morrison, @brad0707..“Reschedule for the end of the season, the committee and volunteers have already put in so many hours. Give the players something to look forward to this season for a change,” said Laurie Quinn @laurie_quinn17..The tournament was supposed to host 30 teams from around the world, drawing in 100,000 spectators and $4 million to Alberta’s economy..The tournament was scheduled to be held in Calgary starting Dec. 27, 2021, instead Mac’s is channeling their efforts into next year’s tournament..Ewa Sudyk is a reporter for the Western Standard.
